If only it was as simple as giving an instruction and your teammates obeying.

The Tigers are fighting for Warrnambool and District Cricket Association's fourth place along with Russells Creek, Dennington and Brierly Christ Church.

Just two points separate the four sides heading into the last minor round which starts today.

With Merrivale, Creek and the Dogs clashing against Nestles, Allansford and West Warrnambool respectively, the Bulls, who come up against cellar dweller Wesley CBC, seem the most likely to snatch the remaining finals spot.

Tigers veteran Simon Fleming explained his side knew it was do-or-die.

"There's no second chance for us," he said.

"We've got to win or we're out.

"We've lost the last four games, so we could've been in the top four pretty comfortably by now but we've left it too late.

"We just need to win and hope that the rest takes care of itself."

The 40-year-old described Merrivale's season as inconsistent.

"Our best is as good as anyone's," he said.

"We just haven't been able to produce it consistently.

"That has got a bit to do with players being unavailable. We've probably had a minimum of two changes every game."

Fleming believed Merrivale needed to come up with some solid partnerships against The Factory.

"Our bowling and fielding have been pretty good," he said. "We just normally have one guy who makes a few runs but then there aren't two or three guys to support whoever it is."

The veteran said his individual form with the bat this season had been frustrating.

"I've had a number of starts where I get between 20 and 50 runs but not many big scores," he said.

The batsman's average this season is 24.2 runs .

Fleming has been a Tiger since he was 16, playing in several finals series, one of which led Merrivale to the 1998-99 premiership.

Creek tackles ladder leader Allansford at Mack Oval today while West Warrnambool travels to Dennington to tackle the Dogs. Wesley CBC hosts Brierly Christ Church at Walter Oval.